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i)
Wear personal protective equipment. Depending on application, use face shield,
safety goggles or safety glasses. As appropriate, wear dust mask, hearing
protectors, gloves and workshop apron capable of stopping small abrasive or
workpiece fragments.
The eye protection must be capable of stopping
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ying debris
generated by various operations. The dust mask or respirator must be capable of
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ltrating
particles generated by your operation. Prolonged exposure to high intensity noise may
cause hearing loss.
j)
Keep bystanders a safe distance away from work area. Anyone entering the work
area must wear personal protective equipment.
Fragments of workpiece or of a broken
accessory may
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y away and cause injury beyond immediate area of operation.
k) Hold power tool by insulated gripping surfaces only, when performing an operation
where the cutting accessory may contact hidden wiring.
Cutting accessory contacting
a “live” wire may make exposed metal parts of the power tool “live” and could give the
operator an electric shock.
l)
Always hold the tool
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rmly in your hand(s) during the start-up.
The reaction torque of
the motor, as it accelerates to full speed, can cause the tool to twist.
m) Use clamps to support workpiece whenever practical. Never hold a small
workpiece in one hand and the tool in the other hand while in use.
Clamping a small
workpiece allows you to use your hand(s) to control the tool. Round material such as dowel
rods, pipes or tubing have a tendency to roll while being cut, and may cause the bit to bind
or jump toward you.
n) Never lay the power tool down until the accessory has come to a complete stop.
The spinning accessory may grab the surface and pull the power tool out of your control.
o) After changing the bits or making any adjustments, make sure the collet nut, chuck
or any other adjustment devices are securely tightened.
Loose adjustment devices
can unexpectedly shift, causing loss of control, loose rotating components will be violently
thrown.
p) Do not run the power tool while carrying it at your side.
Accidental contact with the
spinning accessory could snag your clothing, pulling the accessory into your body.
q) Regularly clean the power tool’s air vents.
The motor’s fan will draw the dust inside the
housing and excessive accumulation of powdered metal may cause electrical hazards.
r) Do not operate the power tool near
fl
ammable materials.
Sparks could ignite these
materials.
s) Do not use accessories that require liquid coolants.
Using water or other liquid
coolants may result in electrocution or shock.
KICKBACK AND RELATED WARNINGS
Kickback is a sudden reaction to a pinched or snagged rotating wheel, sanding band, brush
or any other accessory. Pinching or snagging causes rapid stalling of the rotating accessory
which in turn causes the uncontrolled power tool to be forced in the direction opposite of the
accessory’s rotation.
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